George Blanda Passes Away
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George Blanda, who helped lead the University of Kentucky to the first bowl game in school history and went on to become a professional football legend, passed away Monday at the age of 83.[IMAGE1]
George Blanda, who helped lead the University of Kentucky to the first bowl game in school history and went on to become a professional football legend, passed away Monday at the age of 83.[IMAGE1]